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Planning in St Leonards

Approved
79%
96 of 111 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Leonards in the last 24 months, from Hastings Borough Council's planning register.

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Around St Leonards

Postcode districts

TN38 142 applications in the last 12 monthsTN37 132 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Hastings Borough Council

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About St Leonards

St Leonards is a settlement located in East Sussex, England. It sits within the Hastings district.

Property prices in St Leonards show an average sale price of £294,213, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around St Leonards has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Leonards planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near St Leonards, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 156 planning applications were submitted near St Leonards. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Leonards?
In the last 24 months, 156 planning applications were submitted near St Leonards. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Leonards?
The average planning decision time near St Leonards is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near St Leonards?
The planning approval rate near St Leonards is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Leonards?
The most common type of planning application near St Leonards is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Leonards?
You can search and track planning applications near St Leonards on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.